General Info

[Mahku]

KnickFan,

With the 'nice' girls time is the most important factor. If you're only making one visit for 3 or 4 days then stick with pros. But if you can make several visits of several weeks each then you have time to loosen her up. Take her and her friends out to dinner, movies, romantic view places like Tops if you're in Cebu, etc. The first couple of times make no moves at all. Then when you do make advances she'll probably say no at which point you should stop immediately. I've found that lots of girls are actually turned on because I respected their wishes and they end up attacking me a short time later.

Another important factor is if she lives with her family or not. The ones who live in boarding houses away from their relatives are better bets than the ones that have Mommy and Daddy waiting at home every night. Of course there are lots of girls like that in the big city but even smaller university towns like Dumaguete and Cagayan can have girls living on their own.

It takes time and effort but if you make several trips eventually you'll have a stable of girls waiting for you in different towns.

[KnickFan]

Mahku,

I recently joined some sites featuring "available" Filipinas. Question to you. With all of these "God Fearing", "Conservative", and "Marraige Minded" females floating around how do you find the friskey ones? Are there any hints that they leave in their profile or is futher interrogation the only way to discover this?

[Mahku]

I just spent 6 weeks in the country and I just want to emphasize that advance preparation is key to getting the most out of your trip.

If you can chat with lots of girls in places like Yahoo Messenger. Find out what they're like and what they'll do. Eventually you'll have a stable of willing, high quality performers and you may not even need to hit night life places to find your bedwarmers.

And of course read all the information here that you can by all the experienced posters so you don't waste your time on wild goose chases.

[Nomad54]

Hey there,

Am married to a Filipina and been in PI several times - enough to know "my way around" the topics typically discussed. The wifey wants to return home, and I wouldn't mind it except I've gotta keep working since I'm not rich, and I'm not old enough to think about retiring.

So, my question is this - got any input for a guy like me who's in the drug/biotech industry? My impression is why would someone in the PI hire me, asking for U.S. wages, when they can hire some Filipino for pennies a day? However, having been there, I see expats gainfully employed. I wanna live in the PI, but I gotta make something close to U.S. wages.

Responses would be gladly accepted, especially if you want to take this off-line and communicate via email.

Nomad

[SirHumpsaLott]

Hello all,

I'm currently planning a trip to either the PI or Thailand and one of the things that I would like to do there is make a porno. Actually, i'm planning on creating an adult website that features asian women and figured both those places would be idea for talent. Now I've read on here that pornography is illegal in Thailand, is it also illegal in the Phillipines? Also, regarding that prostitution is also illegal in Thailand but generally accepted, does anyone else here know if the same could be said for producing porn? Also, I heard that the women were somewhat camera shy but you wouldn't know it considering some of the pics that I've seen here. Anyone here know what there attitude would be about videos?

Love this forum and would appreciate any info that anyone has.

[Frequent Flier]

I had joined the Filipinaheart site some months ago. When I joined the site I created a new email address with AOL for which I would only give that email address out on Filipina Heart.

I didn't take long for the spamers to come crashing in.

This complete prick of a person has an email address that I can put here because of the rules. This fucker is taking guys for a complete ride. I wish I know how to stop his game. I have attached his latest email to me for your review.

Check this shit out! I copied his email to me below.

The cheapest deal he is offering is $3,230.00 for 4 night and five days. Not including air fare. Hell you could get what he is offering for 25% of that price and live good while there. The pictures in his email did not copy, but the girls pictures he is using are from various web sites all over the Internet. I'm sure he is just lifting the pictures without permission.

If anyone wants his email address or would like for me to forward this pricks email to them send me a private message.

I thought the Philippines was a heaven for us all to enjoy. It is a shame that some prick is taking fellow monger newbies for such an expensive ride.

FF




Our original singles service has now been become redundant due to the popularity of the Executive Service and we now want to just concentrate on this level of service and make it as good as we possibly can for every client.
It seems the quality of the girls was far more important to the majority of our clients than quantity and as we always suggested.....when you see the quality of the girls wanting to meet you.....who needs quantity!
And we've kept the price for this exceptional service way down!!
And all clients will now have access to our very exclusive club.

LIKE NOTHING LESS THAN MODEL STANDARD AS A
WIFE,
MISTRESS
or
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Never had the opportunity to be with 10/10 caliber girls and have them truly wanting to please you and simply be with you in the hope of being your girlfriend or wife.

And we do mean STUNNINGLY BEAUTIFUL, MODEL FIGURES, INCREDIBLY SEXY and SWEET YOUNG GIRLS who are all very well groomed in every way to please their western partner.

Our EXECUTIVE SERVICES offers you this very exclusive opportunity.

This service is really designed for the discerning man who seriously wants the best looking girl on his arm and by his side......and close with him everywhere else as well.

Why not feel good about being with a stunning looking girl......enjoying her gorgeous face, super sexy body, flat and tight tummy, tanned and silky soft skin like you wouldn't believe, long dark hair and brilliant smile that will melt your heart.....all the things we love to look at and be excited by.......but never get the chance to have.
And with our girls, you also get a girl with a very sweet personality, loving, naturally sexy, non-materialistic, very loyal to you and with a genuine desire to please their man.

And the grooming of these girls has taken time and money but at least guarantees you will be very well pleased in every way......these girls never look anything less than perfect!

And let's face facts, how and where can you meet girls with such model looks like our girls but without the bad attitudes of western women........and feel secure knowing that they really want to meet you and be with you and please you..........?? These girls may be absolutely gorgeous but they are still so sweet, affectionate, devoted and their attention is 100% on you......it's a refreshing change right!
They're all here waiting for you now!!

Generally aged between 18 and 26yo (or as you desire), and ALL wanting to meet a friendly, gentle and older western man for a serious relationship and/or marriage.
All are English speaking (the majority speak very fluent English).

Why Us?

Because this is what we do. And we do it very well. We have the girls, the service, the know-how and the experience.......and we can offer you all this at a very low cost.

The Schedule

Day 1 Arrive Manila Philippines and be met by your personal assistant & driver.
You will also have a very beautiful young lady waiting to greet you and keep you close company and pamper you your first night just to start your holiday off in the perfect way.
Your personal assistant will take you both to your 4 star hotel in the heart of the business and entertainment district of Manila. This is a great hotel and we have a deluxe room booked for your total comfort. You have a huge variety of restaurants, bars, nightclubs, shopping centers and the famous 'girlie' bars all right on your doorstep. And a brilliant rooftop pool and cafe to take in the breathtaking views of the city..... a very romantic place for you and your favorite girl........or girls.
Relax and be spoiled the first night and get ready for your introductions the next day.

Day 2 Your assistant will begin arranging your introductions. You will meet 4-6 model quality girls during the day in cafes and quiet bars to make it a friendly relaxed atmosphere for you both to talk and get to know each other better. From there you may wish to spend the remainder of the day with one or two of the girls and/or arrange to go out that night. Whatever you want to do your assistant will arrange.
At night, your assistant will take you to our exclusive club where you can select from over 50 model quality girls to join you in a private room to talk and get to know each other. You may wish to spend the whole night with her or you can simply select another girl......it's all up to you.
Your hardest decision will be which girl to spend the remainder of the night with.....the girls from the day meetings or the girls you meet in our club.......tough decision!!!!

Day 3-20 Same format where you continue daytime meetings most days and have full access to our exclusive club every second night (check pricing guide for details).
Or until you say 'stop....I've met enough girls'......or you find the girl of your dreams and just want to spend the remaining days and nights just with her.

Many clients meet their dream girl within the first week and prefer to spend the remaining time just with her......or at least their favorite few.
We totally understand and appreciate that so from that point on, we simply provide the driver and car each day and night at your service. However, if you did want to start meeting girls again.....then just say the word.
We have never had a client not find his dream girl so we are well used to taking a back seat and just let you enjoy her company and develop your exciting new relationship.

You will be the only client during your particular dates so that our staff can dedicate 100% of their time and attention to you.
And of course, the girls will be meeting only you.

So if you're tired of fat bulging waistlines, lack of attention, boring sex life, materialistic ideals and a lack of excitement and love in your life, then this service is your answer.

Pricing Guide

As always, please use the prices below as a guide. Once we receive your interest and know exactly what you want and how long you wish to stay, we will provide fixed prices.

7 night package US$3230
(5 days daytime meetings, 3 nights in our club, 1 special night)
10 night package US$4380
(8 days daytime meetings, 5 nights in our club, 2 special nights)
14 night package US$5500
(11 days daytime meetings, 7 nights in our club, 3 special nights)
20 night package US$7120
(14 days daytime meetings, 10 nights in our club, 4 special nights)

* Special nights - before you travel we distribute your photo and details throughout our network so girls know of your upcoming visit and they will let our agents know they really want to meet you. We then just pick the most beautiful and sexy of these girls and arrange her to meet and be with you that night...... or if you stay 10 nights then we pick and arrange the best 2, 14 nights you will have 3 and 20 nights you will have 4.
So that's more sensational girls to meet and more exciting nights to enjoy!! You will be pleased!

All prices above include -
airport pick up and return
your personal assistant day and night
your personal car day and night
7-20 nights deluxe room accommodation (taxes included) at this leading tourist hotel
Beautiful young lady to meet you at the airport and accompany you your first night
INTRODUCTIONS arranged for you each day and night of your stay or as long as you require. All model quality girls. Daytime meetings of 4-6 girls and nighttime in our exclusive club where we have over 50 model quality girls for you.
Personal guide and car for nightlife exploring should you want a night or two off from your introductions.
Day trips sight-seeing with your girl(s)
A few other very special surprises for our discerning clients using this service.
There are NO hidden costs. Just your basic living expenses, food, drink, nightly entertainment etc. and additional fuel and car costs for trips outside 50km from your location should you want to go sightseeing in the country areas with your girls......these additional costs are very low as your dollar goes a long way in Philippines.
There are NO marriage fees or 'finders fees'. We just provide you the best possible service and introduce you to the best girls you will ever find.....and when you find your perfect girl, then that's our reward. Although we do hope you will tell your friends about us.......

You can see we have developed an amazing service for you and thought of everything to make your holiday as exciting and successful as possible.
You can be assured of not only meeting the most beautiful sweet and sexy girls in the world, but also of having a sensational holiday.......definitely the trip of a lifetime.

What to do Now?

Simply email us your preferred dates and we will either confirm these dates or advise on alternative dates....remember we don't double up on our clients.
We will need a 20% deposit to secure dates, and payment in full (in US$) 3-4 weeks prior to your departure. Payments can be made by cheque, money order, western union money transfer or electronic deposit.

PARADISE IS JUST A SHORT PLANE TRIP AWAY - AND YOUR PERFECT
PARTNER AWAITS YOU........WE URGE YOU NOT TO MISS OUT.

[MasterBlaster]

IB,

No doubt! A few more months and we will be in monger's heaven. NYP is such a lucky dog. I'd like to hear his FRs from his most recent trip. NYP, where are you?

MasterBlaster

[Nailr]

I'd like to hear from someone with experience in mongering in Latin America and Asia. I am looking for a trip this year. I am really into pinays and latinas. Is a better trip to be had in Thailand or The Phillipines? Columbia/Peru or SE Asia. I have a thing for beautiful and young and cheap and into anal. Any suggestions?

[Ilongo_boy]

Masterblaster,

I guess we will be doing plenty of association with Sun Devil's list this coming November along with NYP.

IB

[Fastpiston]

Sun Devil, you are great. I go through all those classifications, but subconsciously whenever I am in a bar. Also watch for those girls 'on heat' that sit, cross their legs and masterbate by leg swinging. They are ready but seem unaware their body language is giving the game away.
I would love to see a Filipina's classification of the guys who go to bars!

[MasterBlaster]

Great post Sun Devil! Shows a lot of experience and it is highly entertaining. I will surely have a grin on my face as I begin to associate these categories with the b****** I meet.

[Sun Devil]

Here is some information about bar girls that some dude emailed me:

Lets talk about the type of Bargirls you will encounter on your trip
to PI. This small guide covers and describe the entire bargirl
population in PI. Bargirls are individual human beings and should be treated as such.

A bargirl is a dancer, waitress or doorgirl that works in a bar in PI and can be EWR’d (Early Work Released aka barfined).

Probably the easiest way to understand the PI bargirl is by looking at the various stereotypes. Rarely will a bargirl fit neatly into one stereotype. Most girls have a complex set of motivations while working the bar scene in PI. Understanding those motivations allows you to have more fun during your travel in PI. Of course, since bargirls are women you and I will never truly understand them. But it can be fun trying.

Here are the different types of Bargirls found in PI.

SHY GIRL

Most Filipinas are actually very shy around foreigners. A girl fresh
from the province is almost certain to be shy. This shyness might only last a few weeks or months but it will be unmistakable.

Body shyness is a big part of this. Proper attire for a Filipina swimming in the provinces is not a bikini. It is mostly long pants or shorts and a heavy shirt over an undershirt and a bra. Take a body shy girl from the province and put her on stage in a bikini and watch the fun. She will try to stand behind the other girls on stage and hide various body parts with her hands if she catches you looking too closely.

Body shy girls are often verbally shy as well. You can buy them a LD and they can easily remain silent or give one word answers to your questions for the entire time you are in the bar. I have found real gems among the shy girls as they are often quite new to the bar scene. It may take a few days to get the shy girl to relax with you but the result may be worth it.

STUNNER

Maybe it is her skin tone, her beautiful face but mostly it is her
entire shape and body that makes a stunner. Sure beauty is in the eye of the beholder but some girls are just simply maganda to many foreigners - speacially after a few drinks, lol.

Unfortunately the stunner will realize this about five minutes after she starts working inside a bar and sees all the attention directed at her. At this point her attitude starts to change. She starts thinking about what the customer can do for her instead of what she can do for the customer to make him happy.

My experience with stunner girls is that usually her bad attitude overpowers her beauty. Stunner girls often quickly develop into high maintainence girls. More so when you date them for a fews days or for a while.

HIGH MAINTAINENCE GIRL

These girls are easily spotted from across the bar by the glare from their gold jewelry. A cherry girl or a girl fresh from the province will have very little jewelry. Jewelry is often given when the girl makes the guy very happy. If he didn’t buy the gold jewelry then he gave her enough pesos for her to buy it herself.

On the plus side it means that she is capable of making someone very happy. Unfortunately her boyfriend or honeyko may have her so emotionally wrapped up that she will not make you very happy.

In my experience a high maintainence girl is a risky EWR. If you are only looking to butterfly - a series of one night stands, then it is doubtful that she will forget her boyfriend(s) long enough to show you a good time in one night.

PROFESSIONAL GIRL

This girl knows what you want and is prepared to deliver it to you
with minimal hassles. She doesn’t waste time telling you much about herself and her problems. The professional girl will be asking you if you want short time or long time and what positions would be required.

If she is very professional she may even want to discuss the size of her tip before she has even left the bar. Some prefer this directness but it lacks a little of the GFE (Girl Friend Experience) that I enjoy so much in PI. On the plus side, the professional girl may be the only honest bargirl that you will meet in your stay in PI.

BOLLA BOLLA GIRL

Some will argue that every bargirl in PI is a bolla bolla (liar) girl.
They may be right. Some girls will even lie to you for no reason. In
their defense they have to listen to all the foreigners lie to them
constantly also. It is only natural for them to want to return the
favor. They simply don’t think that it is inappropriate for them to
lie to you. It takes a long time for most bargirls to trust you enough to be honest with you.

Sadly, for some bargirls it is simply not possible for them to be honest. If any single stereotype can be found in combination with others then this is one that fits all of the stereotypes.

SUPPORT GIRL

This girl’s objective is to get you interested enough in her to send
her monthly support payments. The fact that she has three other guys already sending her support will not deter her in the slightest.

Honesty is a joke. She will literally do or say anything to get what
she wants. She may test you early on by asking if she can stop at JJ’s supermarket before going to your hotel. Of course you are expected to pay. If she says she needs hair conditioner but you walk out of JJ’s with three or more items than she may be testing you.

If your pockets are deep and your hotel room expensive then she will take note. You can expect the magic word ‘support’ to be mentioned in the morning. You might think it strange that a bargirl would even mention the word support after only one night but believe me it happens. On the plus side, it might be a great night as she could be very motivated.

SECOND TIER

These are the girls that make up the bulk of the lineup in any bar.
They aren't stunners but are still decent looking girls with fair to
good figures. Maybe a skin condition, a small rice belly or some bad teeth keeps them from being a stunner. One thing that you will notice in the PI is that girls from the poorer provinces have rarely if ever visited a dentist and an orthodontist would be impossibly expensive.

The advantage of a second tier girl is that they don’t have the
attitude of the stunners. They are very happy that you chose them for EWR and their performance in the bedroom is usually great.

You probably have the best chance of a GFE with one of these girls. They have no intention of leaving after one session. Your aircon hotel room with cable TV and minibar is heaven to them, compared to their tiny apartments with three bargirl roommates. Often times they will develop into Cinderella girls, particularly if you EWR them more then one night.

CINDERELLA

She is looking for Prince Charming to rescue her from her life of
poverty and prostitution. Her favorite movie is ‘Pretty Woman’. If she thinks you are her prince then you are in for a wild ride. She will do and say almost anything in order to be with you. Honesty about her past is forgotten in her desire to present herself to you in the best possible light.

She desperately wants to hear the magic words ‘mahal
kita’ (I love you) from you. If you are foolish enough to say the
magic words then she will instantly start planning your lives together as newlyweds. Children’s names will be suggested by her. On the plus side you can expect some great times in bed as she tries her very best to please you.

However, when you ask her to go home in the morning the
tears will be histrionic. Spending a week or more with one girl can
often turn her into Cinderella but it can also happen in one night, if you are very nice to her.

CHERRY GIRL

In my experience there are three kinds of cherry girls in AC. The
obvious one is the true cherry girl (virgin) that is looking for a
husband. Filipino culture values virginity quite highly. A Filipino
man with an education and a good job would never marry anything but a virgin. A cherry girl believes that must be true for foreigners as well. If she is husband shopping then she has to hold on to her credit card.

The second type of cherry girl is actually selling a product and you
can expect intense negotiations with mamasan over the price. Of
course, as with any verbal sales agreement, packaging and freshness are not guaranteed.

The third kind of cherry girl is the one that really doesn’t want you
to EWR her. A bargirl telling you that she is cherry when you suggest going back to your hotel may be just politely saying no to you. Maybe you need to shower and brush your teeth more often. If you have already bought the girl six ladies drinks then you might be disappointed.

Shame on you, for not asking her earlier, if she was a cherry girl. If the girl doesn’t want to go back to your hotel with you then it is pointless to persist. Neither of you will have a good time. With such a high bargirl population in PI you are sure to find many others that will like you or at least like your wallet.

MARTYR GIRL

A lot of girls fresh from the province will fall into this stereotype.
The girl will say that she has been forced by her family to work in
the big cities and send money home to them every month. She will tell you that she is actually a good girl and she may even believe it herself for a long time. Other jobs would not allow her to send enough support to her family.

Unfortunately the attention and money from foreigners’ changes them over time. The fact that she has an expensive cell phone, nice clothes, manicures and pedicures twice a week is ignored. In her mind she is still forced to work in the bar in order to support her family.

She wants your sympathy. She wants you to feel guilty. She also wants a big tip. The martyr girl can’t really enjoy herself or be your girlfriend in your hotel room or she wouldn’t be a martyr.

WESTERNIZED GIRL

These girls are easy to spot as they will often have dyed hair,
stylish haircuts, heavy makeup and white faces. They embrace the
western culture and reject their own heritage. If you watch Filipino television and movies you will notice that the ‘good’ characters have western noses and skin colors. The Westernized girl will often accessorize herself with western clothes, cigarettes and body jewelry.

I am not sure why they think that a guy would travel across the globe to be with a western looking Filipina.

FALLING STAR

Filipinas normally look much younger than their years. Even so, a
bargirl that works for too many years in PI will start to look older.
If she has had one or more children then it will likely have taken a
toll on her figure. A falling star will often work as a waitress and
may wear a fair bit of makeup. A waitress uniform hides the years
better than a bikini. When the other girls in the bar are 18 or 19
years old, then a 25 year old falling star has some serious
competition. That translates into fewer ladies drinks and fewer EWRs.

Anyone who has experienced a drop in income will know that it is a difficult adjustment. For a Filipina, whose family is demanding ever increasing amounts of support money, the pressure can be enormous. The falling star may not be wearing much jewelry but they probably have some pawnshop slips in their purse. These girls can be aggressive in the bar. They can’t let you spend 15 minutes looking at the bikinis on stage.

They will be flashing their susu’s (breasts) or other body
parts in your direction. Lap dancing and heavy petting are often on the menu. They will be asking you to EWR them and not be concerned with getting more than one ladies drink. In my experience they can make excellent EWR’s. They will often be more willing to accommodate your specific sexual requests than a younger and more popular girl.

Their years in the bar scene will also give them a lot more skill than some of the newer girls. Turn the lights off in your hotel room and have fun.

AGGRESSIVE GIRL

It seems that most bars have one or two very aggressive girls working for them. The aggressive girl is usually the first to greet you when you walk into the bar. She is often has the loudest voice in the bar.

She is probably not shy about revealing various body parts to you, even from on stage. She will sit down beside you or even on your lap without an invitation. A ladies drinks will magically appear, again often without your consent. The bar tolerates her aggressiveness because of the number of ladies drinks that she sells in an evening.

Typically, she is not very interested in EWR as that costs her time
from the bar that she could be making commissions on ladies drinks. If she does go EWR then it is probably short time or she could very well be a runner.

It is easy to distinguish the falling star from the aggressive girl. If you are under a lot of pressure to buy ladies drinks then you are dealing with an aggressive girl. Fortunately it is also easy to avoid the clutches of an aggressive girl in the bar.

Simply refuse to buy her a ladies drink and she will be on the lap of another bar patron in an instant.

TBIRD

Most bars have one or two Tbirds (lesbians) working in the bar. They may not be obvious but certainly the other bargirls know which girls are the Tbirds. I really can’t say what proportion of Tbirds are bisexual. I have seen some Tbird's be barfined by a lesbian foreigner.

I know of one that goes to PI to do just that. Once you know which girls in the bar are Tbirds it can be fun to watch them interact with a straight bargirl. Imagine EWRing two Tbirds to put on a show in your hotel room while you are getting it on with a heterosexual bargirl!

COMMITTED GIRL

Some AC bargirls already have boyfriends (foreigner or Filipino) or
even husbands. They are working in the bar because they need the money to keep their partner(s) happy. Sadly, some level of domestic abuse may be involved.

They are not likely going to make you happy in your
hotel room when their life is so sad. They are often adept at keeping the fact of a boyfriend a secret from customers. If they seem reluctant to agree to long time or discuss particular sexual positions then there is a good chance that they are committed to another guy.

They are often under pressure from the bar to get more EWRs. If
mamasan is pushing you to EWR, but the girl seems reluctant, then you may be dealing with a committed girl. If you do EWR a committed girl then you have a much higher than normal chance of dealing with a runner on your hands.

SHABU GIRL

Sadly, the illegal and addictive amphetamine shabu is readily
available in the PI. Some girls are working in bars simply to finance their shabu addiction. The medical symptoms of a shabu user are: increased energy, perception, self confidence as well as a sense of euphoria.

However, they also commonly experience irritability, impulsivity, impaired judgement, and insomnia, as well as nausea, dizziness and anorexia. Personally, I avoid the moody, skinny girls that appear to be high. It is really not something that you can totally avoid, so I would not worry about it too much.

ALCOHOLIC GIRL

A bargirl consuming tequila shots every evening will eventually
develop a dependence on alcohol. If you think that the only alcoholics in PI are the foreigners and the expats then you are fooling yourself.

Yes, 19 year old bargirls can be alcoholics. It doesn’t take much
tequila to get a 90 lbs. bargirl drunk. If you think that a drunk or
hungover bargirl is going to be a wildcat in bed then you are sadly
mistaken. You are far more likely to be cleaning up after her,
listening to dry heaves all night or staring at her comatose body. If its 10 pm and a bargirl has already had a few too many then ask her when her shift starts. You can always come back another day and rescue her from the evil demon tequila by EWRing her when her shift starts.

Just don’t take her barhopping for six hours or at least make sure she is drinking something other than booze.

THREE HOLER GIRL

If you are really interested in a three holer girl then I think you
would have better luck asking the mamasan first. Be sure to buy the mamasan a drink before you pop that question. Few girls in the bars are three holers and shy to talk about it inside the bar. Like I said ask the mamasan. They know which are the three holers in the bar.

Hope you get to enjoy at least once each of the type of bargirls in
PI. It will fulfill your PI dream in some sort of way.

[GoodEnough]

Mookman:

MasterBlaster is correct. The Globe prefix is 0917, and there's no charge for receiving calls. Also you can buy recharge cards almost anywhere. The system seems to be pretty reliable most of the time, but there are "dead zones" even in the middle of some of the bigger cities.

[MasterBlaster]

Mookman,

There's no charge to receive calls using a cell. The cost of calling to the US using the cell phone is about the same as using a PLDT card. The only advantage in using a PLDT card to call out is the quality of the line. Physical area codes don't apply to cell phones. Mobile area codes are sold as blocks to mobile service providers such as SMART, Globe, Sun, etc. You can buy a 0919, for example, in both Manila or Mindanao. I believe 0919s are sold by SMART. The codes available right now are 091x to 092x.

[Mookman]

Alright, I think this is my last question about cell phones.

How much is charged for recieving calls, say from the US? And calling the USA from the cell phone is it at least the same rate as when you use the PLDT card which I think is around 22p a min?

Thanks

Mook